Hydrangea paniculata 'Bokraplume' MAGICAL™ FIRE panicle hydrangea
size/type
medium-sized shrub,medium-sized shrub
usual height
0,8-1,3m
usual width
1-1,5m
leaves
deciduous conifer
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
July-October
location
full to partial sun
soil type
any (acidic to alkaline)
soil moisture requirements
evenly moist (dislikes drought)
USDA zone (lowest)
4 (down to -34°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
MAGICAL™ is a new panicle hydrangea series from the Netherlands. Examining one by one it is clear that the name is absolutely right - the plants are truly magical. They were bred by Kees Jan Kraan from early new millennium and we would like to present those which distinctly differ from other hydrangeas we are selling already.
Description of the plant:
Magical™ Fire is a panicle hydrangea with a breathtaking colour of late summer flowers. The inflorescence is a large, upright, widely conical panicle composed of both sterile (large) and fertile (small) flowers which come out almost pure white in late July. In a couple of weeks they turn light pink and a few weeks later they gain incredibly rich shades of deep pink or almost purple red. Deciduous leaves are ovate to oval, pointed, deep green and deeply veined. Magical™ Fire is a fast and upright growing shrub with slightly pendent side branches. It will grow in almost any soil type, preferably humus-rich, moist soil that is not too heavy or shallow. Once established it does not need extra watering like big-leaf hydrangeas. Full sun is best but it will grow in shade, too. Feeding is much recommended to enhance flower size. We recommend regular pruning every spring before the buds begin to swell. By cutting at least two thirds of previous year’s growth you will get a strong shrub with large flowers and a regular shape. It is hardy to at least -34°C (USDA zone 4).
Last update 28-07-2015
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